Seating Position; Saddle Height - Mercedes-Benz Fitness Bike Sport and Comfort Betriebsanleitung

Detailed operating instructions
Adjusting your seating position
In addition to the option of adjusting the
handlebar/stem assembly to suit your ri-
ding requirements, the correct adjustment
of the saddle position and angle also has
a considerable influence on your comfort
while cycling. The saddle position can be
adjusted with the sliding seat post. This
adjustment not only changes the distance
of the saddle to the handlebars, but also
the position of your hips above the pedals
– depending on how far forward or to the
rear you adjust your saddle, your position
relative to the pedals changes so that you
pedal from a greater or lesser distance
from behind the pedals. To ensure the
least strenuous pedalling position, the
saddle angle should be as horizontal as
possible. Only in this position, are both
a comfortable sitting position and a low
bracing effort against the handlebars
ensured.

Saddle height

In order to avoid fatigue and ensure a safe
ride, the saddle height should be adjusted
to match your physical proportions. The
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following should be considered: In order
to transfer your energy to the pedals in
the most efficient way, it is necessary to
adjust your position for so-called „round"
pedalling. This means that it is important
that the ball of your foot is positioned over
the centre of the pedal axis and your hips
remain straight.
Note
Make this adjustment while wearing the
footwear you usually wear when cycling.
Adjusting the saddle height
An incorrectly fixed saddle can work loose
and cause you to lose control over your bike,
leading to dangerous situations in which you
and/or other persons could suffer injury. So
please make sure that the seat post is inser-
ted into the seat tube at least to the mark „
MIN. INSERT", and always ensure that the
quick-releases are securely closed.
Note
The tension can be regulated by adjusting
the knurled screw.